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4100 North Grantland Avenue, Fresno, CA 93723-9236
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 26.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 410/1,596 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 627/1,596 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,095 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,531 (73.1%) |
| English Learners | 146 (7.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 13.1 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math +2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
66.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
26.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results edged up. The gap widened slightly.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Justin Garza High compare within the district?
Justin Garza High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Justin Garza High rank in California?
Justin Garza High ranks No. 410 of 1,596 in reading and No. 627 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Justin Garza High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.6% meet the reading standard and 24.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Justin Garza High compare with other schools in Fresno?
Justin Garza High is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Justin Garza High compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Justin Garza High is No. 18 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 44 9–12 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza HighThis school | 26.3% | 66.4% |
| Central East High | 12.1% | 49.9% |
| Central High | 16.7% | 50.7% |
